Sterile Processing Technician II

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Central Sterile Technician at St. Davids Medical Center in Austin, Texas. This role involves ensuring patient safety through the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments. With a focus on detail and dedication, you will play a vital role in supporting surgeries and hospital departments. The position offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience or related training.
• Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety by cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, documenting all processes.
• Prepare and assemble instruments for surgeries and departments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing program

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to advance your career as a Central Sterile Technician? Join St. Davids Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services.

Benefits

St. Davids Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. Benefits include:

• Medical coverage with low or no-cost services, including prescriptions, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits, including fertility, family building, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Discount programs through Abenity.
• Retirement planning and banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loans, certifications, and scholarships.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income.

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Note: Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

Our team is dedicated and caring. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be valued, consider joining us as a Central Sterile Technician. We value your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Sterile Processing Technician, you ensure patient safety by cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing surgical instruments. You play a vital role in providing necessary instruments for surgeries and hospital departments, requiring attention to detail and dedication.

• Inspect, assemble, and test general and specialty instruments for proper functioning, report or replace malfunctioning instruments.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, document all processes, including testing, temperature, humidity, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare, assemble, and package instruments for surgeries and departments.
• Ensure accuracy in preparing surgical sets, instruments, and trays.
• Prepare case carts based on surgical procedures.
• Maintain inventories and supplies in OR storage areas, lockers, and carts.
• Audit trays and track loaner equipment, maintain records for infection control.

Qualifications Needed:

• At least 1 year of sterile processing experience or related training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing program (preferred).
• Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD, required within 6 months of hire.

St. Davids Medical Center, located in Austin, Texas, is a full-service hospital with over 300 beds, a 24-hour emergency department, NICU, and specialized institutes. Part of St. Davids HealthCare, it is one of Texas’s largest healthcare systems.

We are committed to ethical practices and charitable care, recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder of HCA Healthcare

If you seek a role that offers satisfaction and growth, apply today. We review applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted. Unlock your potential with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.